ENTRY FORMALITIES

Foreigners: All foreign nationals can stay in the
islands for 30 days. This can be extended by another 15 days with
permission. They require a permit to stay, which can easily be obtained on
arrival at Port Blair from the immigration
authorities. In addition, permits can also be obtained from: Indian
Missions Overseas, Foreigner's Registration Offices at
Delhi ,
Mumbai ,
Chennai ,
Calcutta and
the immigration authorities at the airports at
Delhi ,
Mumbai ,
Calcutta and
Chennai .

Indians: Indian nationals need no permit to visit
Nicobar Islands and other
tribal areas, which are given in exceptional cases. Application on a
prescribed form may be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman
District, Port Blair.